Does Writing Chinese Characters Help You Learn Them?
Does writing Chinese characters help? Here is what the research on handwriting, typing and character memory shows, what it cannot show, and how to practice.
Topic: Study tips
How Many Chinese Characters Do You Need to Know?
How many Chinese characters do I need to know? Sourced numbers from the HSK standard and frequency studies, and why words matter more than raw counts.
How to Learn Chinese Characters as an English Speaker
A practical plan for how to learn Chinese characters as an English speaker: components, character families, sound hints, writing, spaced review, and a sample week.